Feature Implementation Template

Use when adding new functionality to the codebase.

Primary agent: planner → developer (in default mode) OR planner → tester → developer (in TDD mode --tdd / MEOWKIT_TDD=1) Workflow phases: Phase 1 (Plan) → Phase 2 (Test — RED if --tdd, optional otherwise) → Phase 3 (Build) → Phase 4 (Review) Create with: npx mewkit task new --type feature "description"

When to use

• Adding a new API endpoint
• Building a new UI component
• Implementing a new business rule
• Adding a new integration

Key sections

User Story

Format: "As a [user type], I want [action], so that [outcome]." Centers the implementation on user value.

Technical Approach

Split into three sub-sections aligned with MeowKit phases:

• Phase 2 — Test Plan: Test cases (RED if --tdd, optional otherwise)
• Phase 3 — Implementation Plan: Numbered steps
• Phase 4 — Review Checklist: What reviewer checks

API Changes (optional)

Document endpoint changes, interface changes, breaking changes.

Agent behavior

1. Planner creates the task file, fills Goal + User Story + Technical Approach
2. Gate 1: Human approves the plan
3. TDD mode (--tdd): Tester writes failing tests (Phase 2). Default mode: skip Phase 2 unless requested.
4. Developer implements (Phase 3). In TDD mode, until failing tests pass.
5. Reviewer audits against Review Checklist (Phase 4)
6. Gate 2: Human approves the review